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Dunihan Family History

Dunihan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dunigan, Dunivan, Dunstan, Duncan, Dunham, Counihan, Minihan, Dungan

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Where is the Dunihan family from?

You can see how Dunihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunihan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dunihan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dunihan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dunihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Dunihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunihan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Dunihan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dunihan. For the veterans among your Dunihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunihan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunihan

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